Airport Comparison
| PDX | PMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Portland International Airport | Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport |
| IATA Code | PDX | PMD |
| ICAO Code | KPDX | KPMD |
| City | Portland | Palmdale |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 2,543 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.590000, -122.600000 | 34.630000, -118.080000 |
Portland (PDX) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 1,277 kilometers (794 miles / 690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Portland, it's 23:54 in Palmdale.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,512 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport.
The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Portland International Airport (PDX) and Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.